tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post1149013578918427367..comments2024-02-16T02:32:13.736-08:00Comments on Write About Now: My Writing LifeSherrie Petersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-87337253640289064032010-02-24T05:29:53.524-08:002010-02-24T05:29:53.524-08:00T.Anne: Amazing how many people want to write a bo...T.Anne: Amazing how many people <i>want</i> to write a book, eh? We're actually <i>doing</i> it. Big difference!<br /><br />Terry: Glad you fell back in love. I think I will too :)<br /><br />Suzanne: Yeah, I should probably post that quote in my bathroom!<br /><br />LiLa: If only! Alas, publishing doesn't work anywhere near that fast!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-4255033592581223022010-02-23T19:41:15.097-08:002010-02-23T19:41:15.097-08:00Haha. When we sold the book, people seriously aske...Haha. When we sold the book, people seriously asked us if it would be available "this Christmas"--like this past Christmas. Um, no.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-37772975466824366722010-02-23T17:07:20.257-08:002010-02-23T17:07:20.257-08:00That quote about writers not having a clean house ...That quote about writers not having a clean house made me feel so much better about the soap scum in the shower.<br /><br />I too, am so thankful for the other writers who DO understand. Rock on Sherrie!Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-54137979689772435672010-02-23T14:24:56.991-08:002010-02-23T14:24:56.991-08:00oh, yes, yes, I know exactly what you mean. I LOVE...oh, yes, yes, I know exactly what you mean. I LOVED my lastest novel as soon as I finished, but then went back to work with my editor on first novel, that I was less enamoured with - until I finished the edits and now love again. So keep at it!TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-5839253600961481372010-02-23T13:53:10.347-08:002010-02-23T13:53:10.347-08:00I love, love, love that last quote from Hawthorne....I love, love, love that last quote from Hawthorne. It's just not easy folks. I want to tell it to everyone I meet who says oh I should write a book too. It is HARD work. Great post. =)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-36312390126425416242010-02-23T13:10:11.995-08:002010-02-23T13:10:11.995-08:00Shelley: Heinous is right! I hope I love it again ...Shelley: Heinous is right! I hope I love it again some day...<br /><br />Stina: Messy house elves work for me too!<br /><br />Rebecca: I love that one too :)<br /><br />Gwen: You are not slovenly. You're one of those people I envy for being productive AND clean!<br /><br />Carrie: Sounds perfect ;)<br /><br />Lori: Glad you like -- I was thinking of us both when I wrote it!<br /><br />Kathryn: Unfortunately in our house, the guest bathroom is ruled by the children. Enter at your own risk!<br /><br />Dawn: So much about writing is like a romance. I'm still waiting to ride off into the sunset...!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-41795525704878519352010-02-23T12:29:27.762-08:002010-02-23T12:29:27.762-08:00What a wonderful post! I love your quotes (of cour...What a wonderful post! I love your quotes (of course--we've already established you and I are quote lovers)! I think I'll post this one somewhere: <br /> <br />"Women with clean houses do not have finished books." – Joy Held<br /><br />An author wrote a wonderful post about falling in and out of love with one's novel, but I can't think of who it was; I think Nathan B linked to it last year. It was hysterical--she compared it to a romantic relationship.Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-38103611784390087302010-02-23T12:18:00.910-08:002010-02-23T12:18:00.910-08:00Great quotes! I figure as long as the guest bathro...Great quotes! I figure as long as the guest bathroom is presentable, I'm okay.<br />'-)kathrynjankowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16708011523767228663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-70457233507645818622010-02-23T10:55:38.480-08:002010-02-23T10:55:38.480-08:00I just read Carrie's comment which said pretty...I just read Carrie's comment which said pretty much what I wanted to say: This post is going on my writing wall! Thanks for all these cool quotes.Lori W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15513938828806159874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-68257023220090200632010-02-23T08:59:22.216-08:002010-02-23T08:59:22.216-08:00You know how they have that wall art stuff, where ...You know how they have that wall art stuff, where you can post any quote you want on your walls for all to see? I'm getting the one about clean houses and finished books. I think it'll go on my family room wall.Carrie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893023777471521703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-44166143682922106892010-02-22T20:18:10.670-08:002010-02-22T20:18:10.670-08:00Thank you for those quotes. I no longer feel slove...Thank you for those quotes. I no longer feel slovenly. I am a productive writer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-17702871861576449252010-02-22T18:41:39.586-08:002010-02-22T18:41:39.586-08:00This one's my favorite:
"Women with clean...This one's my favorite:<br />"Women with clean houses do not have finished books." – Joy HeldRebecca Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842712720778708758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-76454997913015847402010-02-22T16:59:21.632-08:002010-02-22T16:59:21.632-08:00LOL. Is that why my house is a mess? Just don'...LOL. Is that why my house is a mess? Just don't tell my husband that. I was blaming it on the messy house elves. ;)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-75270953673645463142010-02-22T16:33:23.262-08:002010-02-22T16:33:23.262-08:00Love the quotes.
And you will love your novel a...Love the quotes. <br /><br />And you will love your novel again. I think it's impossible to love a novel while editing it, since editing in itself is a heinous yet necessary act.<br /><br />But that's just me....storyqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-14499018617226749792010-02-22T16:13:30.706-08:002010-02-22T16:13:30.706-08:00Shannon: I'm so glad you understand!
Kristi: ...Shannon: I'm so glad you understand!<br /><br />Kristi: Glad I could justify your means :)<br /><br />Sarah: Yes, we'll write on together!<br /><br />Anna: Happy writing to you too!<br /><br />Tricia: I really love that Paul Johnson quote. Good luck in the trenches :)<br /><br />Yat-Yee: No cleaning the toilet today. Just writing!<br /><br />Becky: Revisions can be depressing. Hang in there!<br /><br />Susan: You're never alone. We've all been there.<br /><br />Karen: You keep at it too!<br /><br />Kelly: Talking to other writers who get it -- that's the best part about blogging!<br /><br />Jackee: Only a writer would appreciate them!<br /><br />Laura: The rejections can sting, but keep going. You can fall in love again!<br /><br />Niki: Aren't those just perfect?!<br /><br />Elana: Have at it. Glad I could offer some inspiration!<br /><br />Glam: Why thank you! I'm always happy when my brilliance is recognized ;)Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-58061859782409301522010-02-22T15:58:52.470-08:002010-02-22T15:58:52.470-08:00Oh my goodness, all of those are SO TRUE! You'...Oh my goodness, all of those are SO TRUE! You're brilliant how you put it all together!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-38090182254371197122010-02-22T14:49:24.686-08:002010-02-22T14:49:24.686-08:00Okay, I'm using all of these quotes in my pres...Okay, I'm using all of these quotes in my presentation in a month or two. I love them!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-89403511183422658662010-02-22T13:27:49.834-08:002010-02-22T13:27:49.834-08:00I love the Joy Held and Gene Fowler quotes :o)I love the Joy Held and Gene Fowler quotes :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-36994821027288247962010-02-22T12:55:19.555-08:002010-02-22T12:55:19.555-08:00Yes. I've fallen in and out of love with not o...Yes. I've fallen in and out of love with not only my stories, but my writing. But first drafts are great because there is no negative feedback yet. And right before querying is good too - no rejections yet. :)Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-58487171252974158152010-02-22T12:53:49.552-08:002010-02-22T12:53:49.552-08:00LOL! I loved the last quote especially!LOL! I loved the last quote especially!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-81705022120712068422010-02-22T12:22:23.389-08:002010-02-22T12:22:23.389-08:00Oh, I know! It is wonderful to be able to converse...Oh, I know! It is wonderful to be able to converse with writers who "get it". Love the quotes!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-90007327514412208862010-02-22T11:41:50.689-08:002010-02-22T11:41:50.689-08:00Love the quotes! Keep at it.Love the quotes! Keep at it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380826220166366026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-9347345991555639252010-02-22T09:57:10.582-08:002010-02-22T09:57:10.582-08:00This was great! I needed it. I've fallen in ...This was great! I needed it. I've fallen in and out of love with my story so many times. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-82868563426272617442010-02-22T09:53:14.201-08:002010-02-22T09:53:14.201-08:00Wonderful quotes. I'm kind of at the not-likin...Wonderful quotes. I'm kind of at the not-liking-so-much point on my PB, but I think that's because I'm facing some revision humps. Hopefully a few days work will get me over them (and onto the next!) and loving the story again. THanks for the reminder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9011133488035315179.post-14089093452394469142010-02-22T09:14:28.795-08:002010-02-22T09:14:28.795-08:00Love this post. Perfect quotes. *wipes off blood o...Love this post. Perfect quotes. *wipes off blood on the computer keyboard before heading upstairs to deal with the toilet*Yat-Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028075516122778317noreply@blogger.com